Wave motion, electromagnetic theory, electromagnetic spectrum, propagation of light , measurement of optical properties of tissues, optics, microscopy, lasers, mechanisms of laser-tissue ineractions, lasers in surgery, tissue welding, laser tweezers, lasers in imaging, diagnostic applications, electrosurgery versus laser surgery, laser safety.
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Introduction, wave motion; plane, spherical and cylindrical waves, Electromagnetic theory, electromagnetic waves, energy and momentum of radiation. Dipole emission, emission and absorption by atoms and molecules, black body radiation, electromagnetic spectrum.
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Propagation of light: reflection, refraction, scattering, interference and diffraction. Measurement of optical properties of tissue, Geometrical optics, fiberoptics. Microscopy and limits of resolution, mechanisms of contrast.
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Eye and vision, perception of color. Spontaneous and stimulated emission, principle of laser, cavity modes, lasing media, pumping mechanisms, continuous and pulsed regimes.
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"Mechanisms of laser-tissue interactions I: Photochemical. Photodynamic therapy,
photostimulation, cytotoxicity of UV light."
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Mechanisms of laser-tissue interactions II: Photothermal. Heat generation, heat conduction and distribution. Thermal damage to tissue. Laser-Induced Interstitial Thermotherapy (LIIT).
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Mechanisms of laser-tissue interactions III: Photomechanical. Explosive evaporation, shock and acoustic waves, cavitation, jet formation.
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Mechanisms of laser-tissue interactions IV: Dielectric breakdown, plasma-mediated ablation.
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Lasers in Ophthalmology.
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Lasers in Dermatology.
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Lasers in General Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Gynecology. Tissue welding. Low power lasers. Micromanipulation and cell surgery.
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Lasers in Imaging.
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Diagnostic applications: Autofluorescence, Raman spectroscopy, Scattering Light Spectroscopy, Doppler velocimetry.
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"Electrosurgery: Mechanisms of interaction and tissue damage. Pros and cons vs.
laser surgery."
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Laser safety: lasers classification.
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Program Outcomes |
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Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace. |
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Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English. |
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Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. |
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Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. |
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Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. |
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Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. |
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Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. |
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Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. |
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Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. |
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